THE largest biplane currently flying in the world will be the star of the air display at the Brooklands Centenary Festival in Weybridge next month.

The magnificent replica of a Vickers Vimy (the original was a WWI bomber built at Brooklands) will lead the display of historic aircraft at its stately cruising speed of 75mph, just breaking the legal speed limit on the nearby M25 motorway.

The replica, which is now owned by Brooklands Museum, is based at Dunsfold Park near Guildford. It has flown 30,000 miles across five continents and more than 30 countries in retracing those pioneering flights.

There will be other breathtaking visions of the magnificent men in their flying machines, with numerous other aeroplanes on display, which will include an elegant Sopwith Triplane replica, a genuine Miles Hawk Speed Six and a rare De Havilland DH60G Gipsy Moth.

Like all air displays, the two-day event (on June 16 and June 17) will be weather dependent, but there will also be plenty of events taking place on the ground to attract enthusiasts and families.

Look out for hundreds of Brooklands period and more modern super cars and motorcycles filling the specially-created paddocks, along with fairground rides, food, traders and street entertainers.